Briggs, Raymond
Overview
| Works: | 522 works in 2,096 publications in 13 languages and 41,006 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Comics (Graphic works) Stories without words Graphic novels Children's films Animated films Comic books, strips, etc Humorous fiction Christmas fiction |
| Roles: | Author, Narrator, Bibliographic antecedent, Illustrator, Artist, Creator, Other, Director, Conceptor, Author of introduction, Originator, Author of dialog, Scenarist, Author of screenplay, Draftsman |
| Classifications: | PZ7.B7646, E |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Raymond Briggs
- Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- The telling line : essays on fifteen contemporary book illustrators by Douglas Martin( Book )
- Magic pencil : children's book illustration today by Laing Art Gallery( Book )
- Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- Children's literature review( )
- Something about the author( )
- Notes from the sofa by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- The multi-media melting pot : marketing when the wind blows by R. W Kilborn( Book )
- Ethel & Ernest by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- Fungus the Bogeyman( Visual )
- Raymond Briggs' The snowman by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- Blooming books by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- The snowman collectors book by Louise Irvine( Book )
- When the wind blows by Raymond Briggs( Recording )
- Raymond Briggs with Barry Took by Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- The snowman and the snowdog by Hilary Audus( Visual )
- Snowman - the snowman & the snowdog( Visual )
- The snowman : the original storybook with activities for young learners of English by Raymond Briggs( Book )
- Raymond Briggs( Visual )
- The fairy tale treasury by Virginia Haviland( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Raymond Briggs
The snowman by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
180 editions published between 1978 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 4,627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside
180 editions published between 1978 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 4,627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wordless story. The pictures have the hazy softness of air in snow. A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside
Father Christmas by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
119 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,528 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and brief text follow a rather disgruntled Santa Claus on his annual rounds
119 editions published between 1973 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,528 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Pictures and brief text follow a rather disgruntled Santa Claus on his annual rounds
Jim and the beanstalk by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
65 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in English and held by 2,007 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jim climbs the beanstalk and discovers a toothless old giant who can no longer eat little boys
65 editions published between 1970 and 2012 in English and held by 2,007 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jim climbs the beanstalk and discovers a toothless old giant who can no longer eat little boys
The elephant and the bad baby by
Elfrida Vipont(
Book
)
58 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in English and Korean and held by 1,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Whenever the bad baby wants something the big elephant gets it for him
58 editions published between 1969 and 2016 in English and Korean and held by 1,356 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Whenever the bad baby wants something the big elephant gets it for him
When the wind blows by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
54 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows an elderly European couple's preparation for a nuclear attack
54 editions published between 1977 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows an elderly European couple's preparation for a nuclear attack
The Mother Goose treasury by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
39 editions published between 1966 and 1995 in English and held by 1,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nursery rhymes
39 editions published between 1966 and 1995 in English and held by 1,199 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of nursery rhymes
The adventures of Bert by
Allan Ahlberg(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clumsy Englishman tries to dress himself and ends up in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and saves a dog from drowning even though he cannot swim
10 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,146 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A clumsy Englishman tries to dress himself and ends up in Scotland, is chased by a giant sausage, and saves a dog from drowning even though he cannot swim
The snowman storybook by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1978 and 1997 in English and held by 1,139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside. Unlike the original edition, this version has words
15 editions published between 1978 and 1997 in English and held by 1,139 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his snowman comes to life, a little boy invites him into his home and in return is taken on a flight high above the countryside. Unlike the original edition, this version has words
The snowman by
Raymond Briggs(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Weaves a spell of magical winter enchantment as a young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a visit to the North Pole
42 editions published between 1982 and 2014 in 9 languages and held by 1,136 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Weaves a spell of magical winter enchantment as a young boy's snowman comes to life and escorts him on a visit to the North Pole
Ug : boy genius of the Stone Age and his search for soft trousers by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
22 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the dismay of his parents and friends, a prehistoric boy continually thinks of making things softer, warmer, and nicer, rather than being content in a world of stone
22 editions published between 2000 and 2017 in English and held by 1,104 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To the dismay of his parents and friends, a prehistoric boy continually thinks of making things softer, warmer, and nicer, rather than being content in a world of stone
Ethel & Ernest by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
38 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A loving tribute to his parents told in comic book style
38 editions published between 1998 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,084 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A loving tribute to his parents told in comic book style
The bear by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
30 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tilly has an exhausting day when an enormous white bear, which no one else can see, comes to live with her
30 editions published between 1994 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,073 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tilly has an exhausting day when an enormous white bear, which no one else can see, comes to live with her
A bit more Bert by
Allan Ahlberg(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bert receives a disastrous haircut, loses his dog, and discovers that there are many other Berts in the world
7 editions published between 2002 and 2003 in English and held by 1,032 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bert receives a disastrous haircut, loses his dog, and discovers that there are many other Berts in the world
All in a day by
Mitsumasa Anno(
Book
)
15 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and Chinese and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brief text and illustrations by ten internationally well-known artists reveal a day in the lives of children in eight different countries showing the similarities and differences and emphasizing the commonality of humankind
15 editions published between 1986 and 1999 in English and Chinese and held by 1,029 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Brief text and illustrations by ten internationally well-known artists reveal a day in the lives of children in eight different countries showing the similarities and differences and emphasizing the commonality of humankind
Father Christmas goes on holiday by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
41 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Christmas visits France, Scotland, and Las Vegas while on his annual vacation
41 editions published between 1975 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 916 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Father Christmas visits France, Scotland, and Las Vegas while on his annual vacation
Fungus the bogeyman by
Raymond Briggs(
Book
)
49 editions published between 1973 and 2012 in English and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyday life in Bogeydom is examined as Fungus the Bogeyman describes the skills of scaring people in the nighttime and living underground amidst slime and grime in the daytime
49 editions published between 1973 and 2012 in English and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Everyday life in Bogeydom is examined as Fungus the Bogeyman describes the skills of scaring people in the nighttime and living underground amidst slime and grime in the daytime
The fairy tale treasury by
Virginia Haviland(
Book
)
23 editions published between 1972 and 1988 in English and Japanese and held by 881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verzameling volks- en cultuursprookjes uit verschillende landen
23 editions published between 1972 and 1988 in English and Japanese and held by 881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Verzameling volks- en cultuursprookjes uit verschillende landen
Collected poems for children by
Ted Hughes(
Book
)
10 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems for children written by Ted Hughes throughout his life
10 editions published between 2005 and 2009 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Poems for children written by Ted Hughes throughout his life
The snowman and the snowdog by
Hilary Audus(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated sequel to the Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs. A young boy discovers a hidden box under the floorboards of his bedroom. Inside the box are a variety of items which he uses to make a Snowman and, using some leftover snow, a Snowdog. When his frozen creations magically come to life at the stroke of midnight, he joins them on an amazing arial adventure over London and onwards to the North Pole
12 editions published between 2012 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 597 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animated sequel to the Christmas classic from Raymond Briggs. A young boy discovers a hidden box under the floorboards of his bedroom. Inside the box are a variety of items which he uses to make a Snowman and, using some leftover snow, a Snowdog. When his frozen creations magically come to life at the stroke of midnight, he joins them on an amazing arial adventure over London and onwards to the North Pole
The Christmas book by
James Reeves(
Book
)
6 editions published between 1968 and 1979 in English and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anthology of poems, stories, carols including contributions by Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, John Clare, Thomas Hardy, Kenneth Grahame, Laurie Lee, Eleanor Farjeon, Samuel Pepys, Robert Herrick, Walter de la Mare, Christina Rossetti, Dylan Thomas and Joseph Addison
6 editions published between 1968 and 1979 in English and held by 586 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anthology of poems, stories, carols including contributions by Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, John Clare, Thomas Hardy, Kenneth Grahame, Laurie Lee, Eleanor Farjeon, Samuel Pepys, Robert Herrick, Walter de la Mare, Christina Rossetti, Dylan Thomas and Joseph Addison
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Related Identities
- Santa Claus
- Random House (Firm)
- Ahlberg, Allan Author
- Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
- Jackson, Dianne Other Performer Scenarist Illustrator Director Author of screenplay Film editor Author Editor
- Channel Four (Great Britain)
- Blake, Howard Other Musician Lyricist Conductor Author Composer
- Vipont, Elfrida 1902-1992 Other Author
- Snowman Enterprises
- Briggs, Ernest 1900-1971
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Associated Subjects
Adventure stories Ambrus, Victor G Arctic Ocean--North Pole Bears Blake, Quentin Briggs, Ernest, Briggs, Ethel, Briggs, Raymond Brotherliness Burningham, John Caricatures and cartoons Children's poetry, English Children's stories Christmas Christmas plays Christmas stories Comic books, strips, etc Dogs Dreams Elephants Fairy tales Friendship Genius Giants Graphic novels Great Britain Humorous stories Illustrated children's books Illustration of books Illustrators Imagination Inventions Monsters Mother Goose Nuclear warfare Peace Picture books Picture books for children Pieńkowski, Jan Prehistoric peoples Recreational vehicle camping Santa Claus Scotland Snow Snowmen Stone age Stories without words Toy and movable books Vacations Winter
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Alternative Names
Briggs Raymond
Briggs Raymond Redvers
Briggs, Raymond Redvers 1934-
Briggs Redvers, Raymond 1934-
Brigs, Rajmond
Raymond Briggs
Raymond Briggs Brits schrijver
Redvers, Raymond Briggs 1934-
Рэймонд Бриггс
رايموند بريغز
რეიმონდ ბრიგზი
브리그스, 레이먼드 1934-
브리그스, 레이몬드 1934-
브릭스, 레이먼드 1934-
포력격뢰몽 1934-
ブリッグズ, レイモンド
ブリッグス, レイモンド 1934-
レイモンド・ブリッグズ
布里格斯, 雷蒙徳
雷蒙德·布里格斯
雷蒙德·布雷格斯
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